Tiptree Heath Primary School vs Tollesbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 8.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tiptree Heath Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Tollesbury School
Maldon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | Tiptree Heath Primary School Colchester, East of England | Tollesbury School Maldon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1303 of 1,872 | #628 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10703 of 15,697 | #5106 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 198 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Maldon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.tiptreeheath.essex.sch.uk/ | www.tollesbury.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tollesbury School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 37.6).
- •Tollesbury School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 47%).
- •Tiptree Heath Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Tiptree Heath Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 169.
- •Tiptree Heath Primary School is a academy school while Tollesbury School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tiptree Heath Primary School better than Tollesbury School?
On the Success Index (England), Tollesbury School ranks higher (63.7 vs 37.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Tiptree Heath Primary School and Tollesbury School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Maldon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Tiptree Heath Primary School: 198. Tollesbury School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Tiptree Heath Primary School and Tollesbury School rank in East of England?
Tiptree Heath Primary School is 1303rd of 1,872 and Tollesbury School is 628th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).